Cross Country Skiing at China Wall

by Sherri on February 9, 2008

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Carole Andersen X-C skiing at China Wall, near Foresthill, California.

I didn't take my camera with me while Jeff and I were skiing on Thursday. Skiing and photographing can be quite a challenge for me, especially when it's my first time out for the season! The hardest part is protecting my camera gear if I fall. As I mentioned in my post snowshoeing for photos and fitness, it's a lot easier to snowshoe for photos, than it is to ski for photos. But, I wanted to post a photo of someone cross country skiing at China Wall, so I am using a photo I took on a previous trip of our friend, Carole. The snow on Thursday looked much like this. Carole is skiing on the Auburn-Foresthill Road, which they groom periodically. But, if the road is not your thing, you can ski on either side of the road on trails and side roads. There is a really nice trail along the ridge, overlooking the American River Canyon. We actually got to make the trail along the ridge for the first time on this trip. It was awesome! See my last post for directions to the China Wall Staging Area, near Foresthill, California. Happy cross country skiing and snowshoeing!

China Wall Staging Area – Foresthill, CA

by Sherri on February 9, 2008

Sherri & Cocoa checking out the Sierra view at China Wall, near Foresthill, California.

We just had one of our best cross country ski days ever, this past Thursday. Jeff, Cocoa and I headed for one of our favorite cross country skiing and snowshoe spots in the Sierras, China Wall. The conditions couldn't have been better! There was a 4-5 foot base to ski on and only a dozen or so people were there besides us. The weather was about 45 degrees and just perfect for skiing. And the best part was, the parking area at China Wall had just been plowed the day before. We were actually some of the first people to use the area, since the series of snowfalls we just had. More photos of the China Wall area and Sugar Pine Reservoir to come. Please check back soon! Directions to China Wall China Wall is about 45 minutes from Auburn, on the Foresthill Divide, in the Tahoe National Forest. Take the Auburn-Foresthill Road towards Foresthill. After a mile or so, you will cross the famous Foresthill Bridge, which is quite a site to see and an adventure to drive. Keep going on Auburn-Foreshill Road until you can't go any further. Park at the China Wall Staging Area parking lot. Tip If you are going and you don't own skis or snowshoes, you can rent them in Auburn at the Sierra Outdoor Center. If you have any questions about recreation at China Wall, or nearby Sugar Pine Reservoir, please feel free to leave a comment, or email me at sherri@sherrimeyer.com.

New Stock Images Coming Soon!

by Sherri on February 4, 2008

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Steve Hadley kayaking Sugar Pine Reservoir, Foresthill, California.

Sugar Pine Reservoir is one of our favorite spots to visit in the summer. It's only about 45 minutes from Auburn and it's a great spot to kayak, canoe, fish, picnic, hike, bike, run, swim and camp. My husband and I usually bring our kayaks or our canoe and our hiking shoes and make a day trip out of it, although we have camped there a couple of times. We like to hike the 3.5-mile loop trail around the lake, then put our boats on the water for some great paddling. Our dog, Cocoa, is always with us when we visit Sugar Pine, as it is one of her favorite "dog friendly" spots too!  After awhile of paddling, she is ready (and so are we) to hang out at our favorite spot along the shore. During the winter months, nearby China Wall Staging Area is a popular spot for Cross Country Skiing, Snowshoeing, Sled-Dogging and Snowmobiling. There are also other great spots near China Wall and Sugar Pine to play in the snow. Foresthill is booming right now. That is one reason why we are going to be adding new Foresthill photos to our galleries soon, along with other popular subjects. During the next few weeks, we will be processing lots of new images to add to our galleries. And many of the images we will be adding have been featured on this blog during the past few months. Here is a partial list of subjects we will be working on. Eastern Sierras Bodie State Historic Park, Buckeye Hot Springs/Buckeye Campground, Grover Hot Springs State Park, Mono Lake Tufa State Reserve, Yosemite National Park Gold Country/Northern Sierras Nevada City - Downtown Auburn - Auburn Courthouse, mountain biking, hiking, canoeing Lake Clementine Foresthill - Kayaking and hiking Sugar Pine Reservoir, scenics of Sugar Pine Reservoir and China Wall Columbia - Columbia State Historic Park Oregon (Central) Sunriver - Flyfishing, scenics, biking Lava Lake - Kayak fishing La Pine State Park - Camping, hiking, running, scenics Nevada (Northern) Black Rock Desert (home of the Burning Man Festival), Sand Mountain, Winemucca Dunes Thank you for visiting and be sure to check back often to see what's new!

New Photo of the Month

by Sherri on January 29, 2008

dtca1105lr.jpg Foggy morning over the confluence of the north and middle forks of the American River, Auburn, CA You can now order prints of the photo above at a 50% discount, in 3 different sizes and finishes. To order this print at this special price, please visit our Print Specials gallery.

Middle Fork of the American River

by Sherri on January 23, 2008

american-river.jpg Middle Fork of the American River, Auburn, CA This photo was taken on the same day the waterfall photo was taken. We were hiking on the right side of the river on the Western States Trail in El Dorado County. Had we been hiking on the other side of the river, we would have been hiking in Placer County.  [click to continue…]

Happy 1 Year Anniversary!

by Sherri on January 18, 2008

I just realized that I started this Blog one year ago today! I have also noticed over the course of the year, that a lot of people read my first blog entry. I did the same thing, when I was doing my research, before starting my Blog. And I bet a lot of you out there that have Blogs did too! This first post was also one of my favorites of the year, so I thought it would be fun to repost it today. Enjoy! bobby-john.jpg Photo - Couple canoeing on Lake Clementine, Auburn California Title - Auburn, California - A Travel Destination? lt all depends on who you are. A friend and former resident of Auburn doesn't think so. He like so many others stop here on their way to Reno or Lake Tahoe.  [click to continue…]

Auburn Waterfall

by Sherri on January 15, 2008

waterfall-ws-trail.jpg Waterfall along the Western States Trail, Auburn, CA After examining our snowshoes yesterday, we discovered they were badly in need of repair. So, our day of snowshoeing turned into a day of hiking instead. [click to continue…]

Snowshoeing for Photos and Fitness

by Sherri on January 11, 2008

snowshoe-tour.jpg Cathy Anderson-Meyers leading a snowshoe tour, at the Sierra Club's Clair Tappaan Lodge Now that the new year has rolled around, it's time to shed some of the extra pounds I've been carrying around for the past 3-4 years. [click to continue…]

Internet Service – Working Again!

by Sherri on January 8, 2008

foresthill-bridge.jpg Foresthill Bridge - Auburn, CA The famous Foresthill Bridge is the 3rd highest bridge (over 700 feet) in the US and is the highest bridge in CA. It was also featured in the film XXX. [click to continue…]

Auburn Snowfall

by Sherri on December 28, 2007

Well, we didn't have a White Christmas! But, we did get a half inch or so of snow last night. Unfortunately, it has been melting all night and is almost gone. It was still exciting! I am bringing my camera on my run this morning, if it doesn't start raining. Hopefully, I will bring back something worth adding to this post later on.

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